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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Education
Sawnee Foundation accepting applications for Youth Scholarship
The Sawnee Foundation is offering seven $3,000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors in 2009.
Gilleland announces retirement
Dawson County School Superintendent Nicky Gilleland announced Monday night that he will step down at the end of the school year.
Schools get OK to raise class sizes
Dawson County educators are heralding the state Department of Education's recent decision to relax class-size limits to help school districts cope with budget issues.
Young leaders make a difference
Girl Scouts is the premier organization for girls and women to make a difference in the world.
New Dawson County Middle School opens in 2008
The new Dawson County Middle School opened its doors to students and faculty for the first time in August 2008.
High School recognized as ‘Pacesetter’ in 2008
In August 2008, Dawson County High School was named as a Pacesetter School for 2008-10 by High Schools That Work, a program of the Southern Regional Education Board.
Book program halted
A lack of funding has forced a local literacy group to suspend a program that provides free books to children.
Colonial Christmas held at Black’s Mill Elementary
The fourth grade students at Black's Mill Elementary School traveled back in time Dec. 16 for a day-long learning experience called "Colonial Christmas."
Locals graduate from North Georgia College
North Georgia College & State University conferred 278 graduate and undergraduate degrees during the December 2008 commencement.
Holiday at the O.K. Corral
The fifth grade of Black's Mill Elementary School performed their Christmas musical Thursday, Dec. 18.
Outdoor classroom unveiled
Black's Mill Elementary School held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, Dec. 15, to celebrate the unveiling of its outdoor classroom.
Café Melange held at Dawson high school
Aromas of coffee beans, vanilla steamers and lattes filled the air at Dawson County High School's annual winter art show last week.
Students participate in Job Shadow Day
Dawson County High School students spent a day as professionals during Job Shadow Day at Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge Nov. 20.
Riverview Middle School supports troops
When Riverview Middle School sixth grade student Hannah McConnell asked the school's assistant principal Kristi Gerrells if Riverview would help bring in items to send overseas, the answer was "Yes!"
Y Club attends Youth Assembly in Atlanta
The state government's system and duties can be difficult to understand, especially for high school students who are not even old enough to vote.
Articles by Section - Education
‘Gold star’ squad
The Dawson County High School JROTC has a new badge to proudly display on cadets' uniforms. The program was named an "honor unit with distinction," the highest award given, during a March 28 regional formal inspection.
JROTC cadets attend ball
The Lakeview Center was a sea of army green as Dawson County High School JROTC cadets gathered in formal dress for the third annual JROTC Military Ball. The March 23 event saw a turnout of more than 150 people, including cadets, students, parents and faculty.
Special Olympic Games comes to Dawson County
Athletes from both Dawson and Lumpkin counties will gather next week at Riverview Middle School to compete in this year's Special Olympics. The games will be held for the first time at the school from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 10 at the middle school.
High school chorus named ‘superior’
Not many people are fond of being judged by professionals, but the Dawson County High School Chorus had nothing to worry about last week in Habersham County. According to director Spencer Wright, the results at the state evaluation "couldn't have gone any better," with all three judges giving the chorus "superior" ratings in every area they were judged.
Vandiver exits Lanier Tech after 37 years
OAKWOOD - Telling stories and giving gifts, friends, colleagues and former bosses of Lanier Technical College President Russell Vandiver paid homage March 22 to the longtime campus leader and economic development guru. Kenneth Breeden, who led the school from 1975 to 1984, said that when he heard that Vandiver had been named president in September 2010, he thought "lucky Lanier Tech."
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